Potty Training - Post 3

If you want to catch up on the potty training saga, here are the previous posts: 

Potty Training post 1

Potty Training post 2

Now, Red just turned two, and while he's not #2 trained at all, he is still putting 75% or more of the pee in the potty.  For the last few months, I've NOT been stressing out about this.  I'm not on a timetable to get him potty trained, we're not going nakie around the house yet, and I consider anything that goes into the potty a diaper saved.  

Since his birthday, Red has made leaps and bounds in the speaking department.  Words and sentences, even.  I was shocked - really? He's talking already?! (Read about that here.)  But with that speech improvement came communication of a different kind.  If we don't make it to the potty, Red will strike a potty stance, and call out, "Pee Pee!" as he's going.  Now, if you're not a mom, or haven't tried potty training, that's a big thing. Vocalization is necessary for full potty training in my opinion, even if it's the semblance of a word.  

A few times he's called out and we made it to the potty! Naps are "mostly" dry and overnight is still a way to go.  But yay - LOTS of diapers saved, and that's money in the bank!

Angelina's Double Mastectomy...

I read the other day that Angelina Jolie had a preventive double mastectomy.. It was surprisingly sudden, heartwarming, and essentially full of lady power. 

You can read the article she wrote here.... My Medical Choice.  

I was proud that she took charge of her own self, made her own decisions with the consultation of doctors, family and her own inner self.  Why did she do it? She has a "faulty" gene called BRCA1, which increases her personal breast cancer risk to about 85%.  Yikes.  

She loves her children, and wanted to lengthen the time she spends on earth with them. I applaud her decision, and pray that I don't have to make a similar one later in life.  

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Wordless Wednesday: Stop, Drop & Nap

Sometimes, ya just gotta nap. HARD.

Word to your mama!

POW! 

It was kinda like that.  Back in February (that's right - this post has been brewing THAT long), Red woke up one day and started with new words.  Sure, when he was 1, he had the benchmark 3 words (mama, dada, hey) with a few extras, and threw in a bunch of animal sounds and his own personal baby language later in the game.  

But these words were sudden and much more clear.  Yes, No, Cracker, Ball, Bye-Bye, Night-Night, All Done, and Down joined the ranks.  I was really astonished that it took him that long to unleash this sponge-like learning of new words.  But even then, I didn't know what was coming.  

This week, even MORE came out.  Coupling of words, and his first sentence.  More, Thank You,  more animal sounds, Please, Drink, Snack, Treat, Pee-Pee, Uh-oh, Cookie (right?! We don't even have real cookies in the house...), Buzz, Woody, Kitty, There it Is, Where'd It Go, and What is that?.  I'm Shocked.  Proud.  More of those mommy emotions that each mom has but that are so dear to me.  I can't wait to see what's next!  What was your baby's first word, or maybe their first sentence?

Mommy & Me Monday: Big Peach 5K 2013

Earlier this month, Hubs and I ran another 5k - it's usually our first one each year - the annual Big peach 5K around Red's birthday!  We made our personal best times, which made for very tired, wet and blurry photos!  Here's to the next one!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day! 

4 generations hanging around

While, yes, I am a mama (have you noticed?!), this mother's day post is dedicated to all of MY mothers.  My Mom, my Nana, My Granny, Grandmother, and of course, my Grandmartha (I stole her from hubs, in case you're counting!).  These ladies are always supportive of my endeavors, and are my chief cheerleading committee.  They have raised me to be a southern lady to tries to think of others and I can only hope to love Red with as much love as they have given me.  Girls, you rock.  I am SO GLAD you're my mom, my nana, my granny and my Martha.  I love you!

The five generations with Granny

Mom, me and Tyler

Nana and Red on his first birthday

Grandmartha and her little Redhead

Red and I visit Grandmother